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Summer Reading Bingo

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I am an avid reader and thankfully, my daughter has always been one too. But as a former teacher, I know how hard it can be to keep kids motivated to keep reading, even during the summer months. Our local library has a great program to help encourage a love of literacy through playing games. […]

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How to Get Your BBQ Ready for Summer

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When the summer weather starts rolling in, it can seem as though your backyard becomes another room in your home. Reading in the hammock, splashing in the pool, and of course, dinner al fresco. The barbecue then becomes a very important part of your backyard summertime fun. Naturally, this means it’s very important to  get […]

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Summer Bucket List for Toddlers

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Happy first Friday in June! If you’ve been a longtime reader, you might know what that means. It’s time to start our summertime series, “Summer Fun Fridays”! Every Friday from now until the last Friday of August, I’ll be sharing ideas of how to add more fun to your summer. From crafts and DIY ideas […]

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15 Minutes of Family Fun in June

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As we move into June, some of you may already have kids on summer vacation. For us, we still have nearly the whole month of June before school lets out around here. It can be a tough month in either case. The excitement of summer break can quickly turn into summer boredom. And for those […]

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Canada Day Activities in London Ontario

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Updated for 2019 I just love Canada Day! Maybe it’s because my very first Canada Day was Canada’s 100th birthday and was spent at Expo ‘67. I tell you – that was one thrilling experience! Of course, I’ve loved every Canada Day since then too. I feel privileged to be able to call Canada my […]

Great slow cooker recipes for fall

Anyone else here have a very special relationship with their slow cooker? I see some hands raising! In our home, we actually love them so much that we have 4 slow cookers. (Crazy? Not really!) We have a mini one that is meant for appetizers – dips and that sort of thing. One that is […]

It’s back to school time for us and that means life is about to get busier! On the one hand, after the last 6 months or so, I’m kind of grateful for a return to basic routines. On the other, I’m tired just thinking about it. Have your kids/grandkids gone back to school yet? If […]

15 minutes of family fun in September

Can you believe it’s September 1st already? Labor Day weekend is nearly over and the kids are going back to school and back to extra-curricular activities. This can make finding the time for family fun even more challenging!  It’s not impossible though, especially with these ideas for 15 Minutes of Family Fun in September! I’ll […]

If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, look no further. This Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet recipe is a hearty and delicious dinner you can have on the table in about 40 minutes. It’s simple to make and filled with nutrients. I don’t know about you, but once the school starts for us, […]